Job Summary

Currently, we are hiring a Pre-Expander for our manufacturing site. As a pre expander Operator, you are responsible for operating the company's pre expander equipment to provide for adequate expanded resins in the designated and specified densities to meet the facilities production requirements.

Compensation: $17.00/hr 0.50/hr Shift Premium

Responsibilities 

• Operation of batch pre-expander, continuous expander, and/or raw material tipper, as assigned.
• Performs the unloading of EPP (Expanded Polypropylene) materials) received in bulk trailers using designated vacuum system designed for such purpose, ensuring that the bulk material is loaded into the correct storage silo(s).
• Ensure that the information on the material inventory board(s) are accurate and up to date.
• Retrieve raw material(s) from inventory for expansion.
• Inspect expansion equipment prior to operation to insure its safe operating condition.
• Insure the proper location and storage of expanded bead in the designated storage hopper(s).
• Records expansion data on Bead Storage Location board and reports expansion activity to Inventory Control Specialist.
• Reports raw material usage on the Raw material Daily Report and also delivers that report to the Inventory Control; Specialist or other person designated to enter resin consumption data into the company’s inventory control system(s).
• Performs sampling tests on raw materials and delivers the resulting data to the Quality team.
• Insures that expanded bead has passed the appropriate quality inspection(s) and is approved for use in production.
• Compliance with legal environmental and safety requirements of the area.
• Know the environmental aspects of the area and its control.
• Know the environmental impacts associated with their activities
• Follow all Environmental and Safety policies.
• Comply with procedures, regulations, and instructions of environmental and safety programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

• Observation - ability to visually inspect parts during the production operation and properly determine whether the parts meet quality standards.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written instructions contained in work-related documents.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate,
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Ability to use manual pallet jack or other designated material handling equipment to move finished good parts and/or components to/from the assigned workstation.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.